The song of the day for Friday, March 20, 2026, is “Shaking the Blues Away.”
About This Song
“Shakin’ the Blues Away” was written by Irving Berlin for The Zeigfeld Follies of 1927. It was introduced by Ruth Etting, who was making her first appearance in the Follies. Berlin pulled it out of the trunk for 1948 film Easter Parade, where it was a dance number for Ann Miller.
About This Version
Tony Bennett recorded “Shakin’ the Blues Away” in May 1987 for Bennett/Berlin.
“Shaking the Blues Away,” as well as Bennett/Berlin, is available on Apple Music.
Dear Mr. Bennett
The John Pizzarelli Trio (Pizzarelli on guitar and vocals, Michael Karn on bass, and Isaiah J. Thompson on piano) recorded “Shakin’ the Blues AWay” for Dear Mr. Bennett, released in March 2026.
Dear Mr. Bennett
The John Pizzarelli Trio (Pizzarelli on guitar and vocals, Michael Karn on bass, and Isaiah J. Thompson on piano) recorded “Shakin’ the Blues Away” for Dear Mr. Bennett, released in March 2026.
Dear Mr. Bennett is available for purchase on CD and vinyl at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Tower Records, and other record stores. It is also available on most popular streaming services.
We’ve got Ann Miller singing and dancing “Shakin’ the Blues Away” from the 1948 film Easter Parade. Or tapping the blues away …
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